FUNDRAISE FOR US
There are lots of ways you can help raise funds and awareness for Action4Youth and by doing so you are giving more and more young people the chance to learn vital skills, increase their self-confidence and broaden their horizons.
Fundraise for Action4Youth - whatever you decide to do, we really appreciate your support!
If you have a fundraising event in mind, or if you’d like help with ideas or advice, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on [email protected], or call one of the Fundraising Team on 0300 003 2334.
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Support our A4Y Trekkers - Taking on the Wadi Rum
We are super proud of all of our A4Y advocates. Trustee, Graeme Shankland and his assembled passionate crew are taking on the 100km trek across Jordan.
Meet the team and donate to our A4Y trekkers on JustGiving here.
If you’d like to take on your own sponsored challenge, be it cycling, running, walking or perhaps even flying, get in touch – email [email protected]. Learn how to set up a JustGiving page here.
Charity fundraising - Host an event
Socialise for a good cause! Organising a cake and coffee morning, host a quiz at your local pub or a comedy night in a local venue is a great way to raise funds for Action4Youth and bring the community together.
If you need help with ideas for an event please contact [email protected] or call 0300 003 2334.
The Caldecotte Xtreme Challenge - 16th April 2024
Join us for a unique team-building event next April – Xtremely good fun for an Xtremely good cause!
Participants navigate a thrilling obstacle course across land and water. Designed to build teamwork, the course provides exhilarating challenges from climbing, abseiling, caving, striking arrows, canoeing, running, and wading. There’s no event like it.
By taking part, teams will be helping create life-enhancing experiences for all young people, especially for those with disabilities and complex needs.
Virtual Races
Take part in an amazing running challenge through Virtual Running!
Virtual running works exactly the same as any other type of running but the difference is that the entered race can be run at any location, at any pace, inside on a treadmill or outside. All you have to do is enter a race and provide evidence that you have done it. Virtual races are a great way to stay fit and active all year round, raise funds for Action4Youth and get awesome medals for your participation!
By joining either the Fantastic 10k or the Festive Fun Run you’ll be helping to support Action4Youth as 20% off your entry fee is donated to us.
To raise further funds to support A4Y, just set up a JustGiving page and encourage your friends and family to sponsor you.
Grab a santa hat, elf costume or some tinsel, then run or walk a distance of your choice between 1st and 31st December 2023 to claim your medal! This distance is to be done in one go – this is not a cumulative challenge. Involve your children, family or work colleagues for some real festive fun!
Submissions proving your distance and showing your race time are required by 3rd January 2024 at 12 noon to claim your medal.
A minimum of 20% donation (from the full price entry) will be donated to Action4Youth – then set up your fundraising page.
Suggested fundraising target: £100 – £250
Run or walk 10k (distance to be done in one go) between 1st September and 30th September 2023 to claim your medal! This distance is to be done in one go – this is not a cumulative challenge.
Perhaps you’d like to feel extra fantastic and complete your 10k on Roald Dahl Day (13th September), and/or dress up as a book character, or even Fantastic Mr Fox, for the occasion! This isn’t essential though!
Submissions proving your distance and showing your race time will be required by 3rd October 2023 at 12 noon to claim your medal.
A minimum of 20% donation (from the full price entry) will be donated to Action4Youth – then set up your fundraising page
Suggested fundraising target: £250
Please email [email protected] for further information.
MK Marathon Weekend 5th and 6th May 2024, MK Stadium
The multi-award-winning Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend takes place during the early May Bank Holiday weekend. Join thousands at Buckinghamshire’s MOST POPULAR weekend of running.
Raise vital funds to support Action4Youth by running either the half or full marathon.
9 reasons to run the MK Marathon Weekend
- Fantastic medal
- Quality tech tee that you will wear again
- Scenic route with tree lined boulevards, lakes, parks and woodland
- Professional timing and live results
- Most improved race of 2019!
- British Association of Road Races GOLD status
- A distance for everyone
- Fantastic race reviews
- Amazing stadium finish
MK Marathon
This multi-award-winning marathon event is consistently ranked in the top 10 UK marathons, an AIMS certified race, with BARR Gold accreditation for outstanding race management and with an amazing stadium finish.
MK Half Marathon
The multi-award-winning Rightmove MK Half Marathon is a very popular, fast, and scenic half marathon race and is an AIMS-certified race, with BARR Gold accreditation for outstanding race management and has an amazing stadium finish.
You can apply for a fundraising place through Action4Youth for the MK Marathon and Half Marathon. We have a limited number of places available with a small fundraising pledge of £250 for the 10k and half marathon and £500 for the full marathon.
To secure your place today, please email [email protected]
3Peaks Challenge May 2022
Summit Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, Snowdon in 24hrs raising money for Action4Youth
For further information contact us; [email protected]
Welsh 3000s 2022
The Welsh 3000s is the ultimate Snowdonia hillwalking challenge. Summit all 15 of Snowdonia’s 3000ft peaks in three days completing over 50 Kilometres and 3710m of ascent. From Crib Goch to Foel Fras, we take you on a journey across the 3 major mountain ranges of Snowdonia and help you enjoy the very best of Snowdonia.
For further information contact us; [email protected]
25,000 Step Challenge
At Action4Youth, every year we touch the lives of 25,000 children and young people from the most deprived sections of society; those with disabilities/additional needs and those who need support and inspiration to reach their goals and surpass limitations.
We challenge you, your friends, family and work colleagues to take part in our 25,000 step challenge to help to ensure no young person in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes is left behind.
What next? Do it your way!
Your challenge can take many forms! Just decide on your challenge, make a £25 donation here or set up a fundraising page here and ask your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you!
- 25,000 steps in one day
- 25,000 steps over a weekend
- 25,000 steps over a week
- or even 25,000 steps every day for a week
If you need help with ideas for an event please contact mailto:[email protected] or call 0300 003 2334.
The Buckinghamshire Way
Walk the Buckinghamshire Way to change young lives in Buckinghamshire!
Action4Youth is here for every child & young person throughout the whole of Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes so this feels like a fitting challenge!
We work to ensure that all have the chance to enter adulthood as positive, confident members of our community. No–one should be abandoned, deprived of hope, opportunity or aspiration.
The Buckinghamshire Way is long-distance walking route along the length of Buckinghamshire. The route starts close to the southernmost point of the traditional county in Hythe End and finishes at the northern limit of Lavendon. It is 88 miles (142 km) in length!
What next?
We challenge you to set up a fundraising page, ask your friends, famiy, company and work colleagues to sponsor you and then getting walking!
Do it your way!
Your challenge can take many forms!
- Cover sections of the walk over a series of weekends or a month
- Cover the distance virtually instead
- Do it alone or with family, friend or colleagues
- Walk, cycle or run!
- Track your route on strava
Charity fundraising - Celebrate and donate
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Charity fundraising - Complete a sponsored challenge
Run, jump, walk, swim for Action4Youth – the list is endless! If you prefer something more sedate, why not take part in a sponsored silence?
The easiest way to raise money is to set up an online giving page and invite friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you. You can do this via Just Giving.
We are very grateful and humbled by the generosity and kindness shown by amazing people, organisations and trusts who support us.
